Washington D.C.: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Audio Tour
About this activity
- Audio tour
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 1 mile
- Instant confirmation
- Yes
- Duration
- 2h
Instant access on your smartphone
After purchase, open the tour from the link we send you. No app is required.
Explore at your pace
Start, pause, and continue the tour whenever you like.
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- You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
- •Follow your personal audio guide to spot the highlights out of 147 million exhibits at your own pace
- •Take all steps of evolution from microbes, through dinosaurs and mammals, to the first civilization
- •Enter a Mummy's Tomb and hear about the culture of death in ancient Egypt
- •Meet Henry, 10-ton African elephant, and hear his "voice" reaching out to as long as 10 miles
Take this informative and educational audio tour to explore the collection of natural history artefacts, from dinosaur skeletons to early humans.
Note! The admission to the museum is free! With this tour, you get an audio commentary along a planned route through the highlights of the museum.
Learn the history of the planet through an immersive experience of walking through the interactive halls of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
On the first floor of the museum, you will see the huge African Bush Elephant and learn about the culture of African people. Here, you will face the megatooth shark and dive into the ocean along with the blue whales. Dinosaur lovers will be excited to see giants like Tyrannosaurus rex, Diplodocus and many more.
The second floor will take you to the world of bones where you will see skeletons of monkeys, giraffes, snakes, turtles and many more. Critical Distance augmented reality experience will give you the possibility to swim with the orcas and “see” the underwater world through their eyes. Egyptian mummies will "tell" you the story of the most ancient civilisation.
This audio tour will help you to find the highlights of numerous museum halls and reveal the most incredible facts about creatures that ever inhabited the Earth.
The tour is not affiliated with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History but is provided by an independent creator.
What's included
- Recommendation of what to do after the tour
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- In-person tour guide
- •The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
- •To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- •Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
- •An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Self-guided audio tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes about 2h.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.



